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'For Rahman, Raanjhanaa is like his first score'

'For Rahman, Raanjhanaa is like his first score'

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush share some sizzling chemistry in the film.

NBA: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest scorer of 30,000 points

NBA: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest scorer of 30,000 points

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant become the youngest player to score 30,000 NBA career points during his team's 103-87 road win against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday.

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

In pursuit of an elusive Olympic medal for India in archery, power couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das have left their 11-month-old daughter behind to find lost form and hone their skills under the legendary coach Kim Hyung-Tak, at a South Korean countryside.

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The award-winning journalist was killed in July last while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

Vidiyum Munn: A film on sex worker trying to stop child prostitution

Vidiyum Munn: A film on sex worker trying to stop child prostitution

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Los Angeles based artist Balaji K Kumar makes his debut as a director with Vidiyum Munn

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Ms Usha may soon discover that winning four gold medals at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics is a walk in the park compared with the challenges of stabilising governance at the IOA, observes Kanika Datta.

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

The scandal that led to Donald Trump's indictment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Trump becomes the first former US president to face a criminal charge.

NBA: Bryant silences Cuban with 38 points in Lakers' win

NBA: Bryant silences Cuban with 38 points in Lakers' win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Kobe Bryant fired back at Dallas owner Mark Cuban with 38 points as he lifted the Los Angeles Lakers past the Mavericks 103-99 on Sunday.

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne visited the New York Stock Exchange to highlight the inaugural cricket series in New York.

PIX: Kobe Bryant's death leaves sports world stunned

PIX: Kobe Bryant's death leaves sports world stunned

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A true global superstar, the depth of Kobe Bryant's popularity quickly surfaced as reports were confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers great had been killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others when his helicopter crashed in a remote field near the city of Calabasas.

It's a YES! Sharapova engaged to British businessman

It's a YES! Sharapova engaged to British businessman

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sharapova has dated fellow tennis player Grigor Dimitrov in the past. She was engaged to a Slovenian basketball player in 2011 before ending the engagement a year later.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Bryant says excited about new Lakers coach D'antoni

Bryant says excited about new Lakers coach D'antoni

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Stunned though he was that Phil Jackson has not returned as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said on Tuesday he was excited about the prospect of playing under new appointee Mike D'Antoni.

NBA: LA Lakers fire coach Brown after dismal start

NBA: LA Lakers fire coach Brown after dismal start

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has been fired after a 1-4 start to the season, the 16-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champions said on Friday.

Alia-Ranbir's Diwali Wali Selfie

Alia-Ranbir's Diwali Wali Selfie

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Saif twins with his sons... Katrina-Vicky's 'loverly' celebration... Rajinikanth, Aishwarya and Diwali traditions...

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

PIX: The AMAZING life of Parineeti Chopra

PIX: The AMAZING life of Parineeti Chopra

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her amazing starry life, through her Instagram feed.

Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony to be held without spectators

Tokyo Olympics torch-lighting ceremony to be held without spectators

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch-lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia this week will be staged without spectators as organisers protect the event from the coronavirus, Greece's Olympic Committee said on Monday. The Olympic torch will be lit in Olympia at a scaled-down ceremony on March 12 before a seven-day relay that will culminate with a handover ceremony in Greece on March 19.

US had given Zardari a dossier on Shahzad

US had given Zardari a dossier on Shahzad

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Top US security officials used an urgent meeting with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to present a dossier on Pakistani-American terror suspect Faisal Shahzad, including his links with the Pakistani Taliban, according to a media report on Wednesday.

NBA All-Star Gasol to visit India

NBA All-Star Gasol to visit India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Pau Gasol, a two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion and a three-time All-Star, will travel to Mumbai and Delhi next week to further the growth of basketball and the NBA in the world's second-largest nation.

Legendary singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

Legendary singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Whitney Houston, the Grammy winning legendary singer-actress and heart throb of the 80's, whose once sparkling career was torn apart by drug abuse and personal problems, was found dead at a hotel in Los Angeles. She was 48.

NBA: Weakened Mavericks stun Lakers

NBA: Weakened Mavericks stun Lakers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The heavily anticipated new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball began with a whimper as their much vaunted team bristling with All-Stars were beaten 99-91 by an under-strength Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Diamond League: Ingebrigtsen holds off Girma to win 1,500m

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya, the 3,000 metres steeplechase world champion in 2019, passed this season's world leader Sembo Almayew of Ethiopia with a lap remaining to win in 9:05.98.

Agassi seals 60th career title

Agassi seals 60th career title

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

The 35-year-old American beat Gilles Muller of Luxembourg in the final of the Los Angeles Open.

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

"My smartphone has been my longest relationship. We connect with our phones on so many emotional levels. We look to it for solace, to calm us down, to put us to sleep, to ease our minds," Aaron said in a YouTube video.

Tiger Woods undecided on competing at Masters

Tiger Woods undecided on competing at Masters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods will make a "game-time decision" on competing at next week's Masters, the five-times champion said on Sunday.

Nicole boost for Hamilton

Nicole boost for Hamilton

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Lewis Hamilton said he was ready for a new beginning in Brazil at the end of the Formula One season and spoke on Thursday of his hope of re-kindling his romance with singer Nicole Scherzinger.

Ronaldo wins libel payout over partying claim

Ronaldo wins libel payout over partying claim

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo won substantial libel damages on Monday over false British newspaper claims he put a serious ankle injury at risk by dancing the night away with four models in a Hollywood nightclub.

Priyanka's HOTTEST Hollywood appearances? VOTE!

Priyanka's HOTTEST Hollywood appearances? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

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World Archery Championships: India women win GOLD!

World Archery Championships: India women win GOLD!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Indian women's compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur won the gold medal in the World Archery Championships.

NBA: Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers

NBA: Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers

Rediff.com13 May 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers finally put away the Denver Nuggets while the Boston Celtics got their series with the Philadelphia 76ers off to a nervous but successful start on Saturday.

NBA: Grizzlies keep Clippers at bay

NBA: Grizzlies keep Clippers at bay

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Memphis suffered no ill effects of their stunning Game One capitulation to complete a measured 105-98 triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday to tie up their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1.

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

China's Su Bingtian became the first Asian man to reach the Olympic 100 metres final for 89 years on Sunday, scorching to an Asian record of 9.83 in his semi-final, but pre-race favourite Trayvon Bromell failed to make it.

NBA: Clippers silence Thunder to end playoff drought

NBA: Clippers silence Thunder to end playoff drought

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

The streaking Los Angeles Clippers knocked Oklahoma City out of first place in the West with a forceful 92-77 victory on Monday that earned the hosts a first playoff berth in six years.

'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame

'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The 1992 basketball "Dream Team", alpine skier Picabo Street and sprinter Michael Johnson headlined the list of inductees into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.

NBA: Kobe's late jumper helps Lakers beat Celtics

NBA: Kobe's late jumper helps Lakers beat Celtics

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Kobe Bryant displayed his customary late-game heroics and newfound trust in his team-mates to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the visiting Boston Celtics 97-94 on Sunday.

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Friends, fellow athletes react to Tiger Woods car crash

NBA: Lakers coach suspended, to miss 76ers game

NBA: Lakers coach suspended, to miss 76ers game

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without head coach Mike Brown on Monday for a key game against the Philadelphia 76ers after he was suspended and fined by the National Basketball Association.

NBA: Lakers get last word in LA clash

NBA: Lakers get last word in LA clash

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The battle for Los Angeles gained another feisty chapter as the Lakers scrapped to a 96-91 win over the Clippers on Wednesday to reassume inner-city bragging rights.

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Indiana Pacers took advantage of an ice-cold Los Angeles Lakers side with a 98-96 victory on Sunday, inflicting a third successive loss the home team.